The Cradle of ColonialismHow the Dutch initiated colonialism in Southeast Asia. |
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... King discussed various matters , there was quite a bit of drinking . Suddenly the King berated the Vice - Admiral for having allowed the Portuguese to escape . By then Van Weert was pretty drunk . He denied the accusation heatedly and ...
... King discussed various matters , there was quite a bit of drinking . Suddenly the King berated the Vice - Admiral for having allowed the Portuguese to escape . By then Van Weert was pretty drunk . He denied the accusation heatedly and ...
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... king's own captains participated in this illegal traffic by using his ships for personal gain . On a single voyage between the Malabar Coast and Bengal in 1530 , the captain realized some 12 , - ooo reals against the king's share of ...
... king's own captains participated in this illegal traffic by using his ships for personal gain . On a single voyage between the Malabar Coast and Bengal in 1530 , the captain realized some 12 , - ooo reals against the king's share of ...
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... king against " his and our enemies . " Soury was to give the king a suitable present , but Coen's underlying purpose is clearly revealed by what he added to his instructions : " And if you happen to meet one of the king's people , ask ...
... king against " his and our enemies . " Soury was to give the king a suitable present , but Coen's underlying purpose is clearly revealed by what he added to his instructions : " And if you happen to meet one of the king's people , ask ...
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The Land and the People | 3 |
The Sea | 8 |
The Sea Lanes Become Longer | 16 |
Copyright | |
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